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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.99, 128.34 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.99, 128.34 and 51.54 is: 71.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.99 : 128.34 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.99/128.34 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.99x = 128.34 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.99x = 6,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,614.64/92.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.13

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